Science fiction's grandmaster returns with Prometheus — and now the first ever footage has been released! Watch Michael Fassbender and friends, as they're blasted on grey planets, lit on fire, and sent to explore an extraterrestrial world.

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And yes, it does have that wonderful dark almost grainy feel that the past Alien films all shouldered. And is that a Space Jockey platform we see? Welcome back, Ridley — we've missed you.

Here's what it's about:

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A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

The actual trailer will be out in a few days, and Prometheus will hit screens on June 8th, 2012.